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FD03 GKU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,389 mi
Last recorded71,389 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 71,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 71,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 67,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lamp damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017

Both front brake hoses perishing and cracking

Both rear tires cracking

boot full at time of test

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r brake pipe corroded at flexi join

Fail 12 Jun 2017

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses perishing and cracking

Both rear tires cracking

boot full at time of test

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r brake pipe corroded at flexi join

Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,869 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 59,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses have slight damage and shrouds split

nearside frront tyre low on tread 2mm

nearside windcreen washer hight

offside headlight image becoming dim

slight knock and play in steering wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knocking in steering

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,416 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,807 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,016 miles

both rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,639 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 27,639 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,192 miles

All tyres show signs of perish on wall and in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2008 19,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All tyres show signs of perish on wall and in tread

Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,190 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 12,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,145 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 8,099 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 7,068 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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FD03 GKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 GKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD03 GKU registered?

FD03 GKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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